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The IRS interim commissioner was just ousted after Scott Bessent reportedly fussed to Trump that Elon Musk installed the leader behind his back

Gary Shapley was named the new agency leader on Tuesday.
The article from Fortune discusses allegations made by IRS whistleblower Gary Shapley regarding the handling of a tax investigation involving Elon Musk. Shapley claims that the investigation into Musk's tax affairs was improperly managed and that there was interference from higher-ups, including the Department of Justice. He also alleges that the case was taken away from his team just as they were about to pursue serious charges against Musk. Additionally, Shapley mentions a meeting between Musk and a former Trump administration official, Scott Bessent, which he believes may have influenced the investigation's direction. The IRS and Department of Justice have not commented on these allegations, and the article notes that such claims are serious and could have significant implications if proven true.

Read the Full Fortune Article at:
[ https://fortune.com/article/internal-revenue-service-irs-elon-musk-scott-bessent-treasury-secretary-doge-gary-shapley/ ]